Devotees gathered for an intimate afternoon at ISKCON Toronto to glorify Srila Prabhupada on the occasion of the anniversary of his disappearance. It was 31 years ago, on November 14, 1977 that Srila Prabhupada left this world and while it would be understandable for there to be a sombre tone to today’s event, there was a decidedly meditative and reflective …
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Srila Prabhupada’s Disappearance Day
The Hare Krishna Temple warmly invites one and all to join us for a reflective afternoon as we observe Srila Prabhupada’s Disappearance Day on Saturday, November 1st at 12:00pm. On this day, we reflect on the remarkable pastimes of Srila Prabhupada, the founder of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON). ISKCON is now a worldwide movement and is comprised …
Govardhana Puja Celebrations!
On Wednesday, October 29th, ISKCON Toronto celebrated Govardhana Puja. Festivities began with an intimate 6:00 pm arati which was followed by the singing of the Damodarastakam prayers, during which devotees offered lamps to Sri Sri Radha Ksira-Chora Gopinatha. The program then continued with a class by HG Rupanuga das about the wonderful pastime of Lord Krsna lifting Govardhana Hill to …
Happy Diwali from ISKCON Toronto!
ISKCON Toronto would like to wish you and your family a very Happy Diwali! As a special online treat, please enjoy the video below which is a shortened version of the presentation given during our Diwali celebrations this past Sunday. Narrated by HH Bhaktimarga Swami, it nicely tells the story of Lord Rama’s triumphant return to Ayodhya after defeating Ravana. …
Govardhana Puja Celebrations this Wednesday!
On Wednesday, October 29th, ISKCON Toronto will be celebrating Govardhana Puja, the auspicious day when Lord Krishna lifted Govardhana Hill to protect the inhabitants of Vrndavana. Festivities will begin at 6:00 pm and continue until 9:00 pm. Join us as we worship our own Govardhana Hill, prepared with various opulent food items in an evening which will be filled with …
ISKCON Toronto Celebrates Diwali
With a temple room as large as ours, it may seem impossible to create intimacy and ambiance! However, with the house lights turned down and the dramatic spotlights in use, the atmosphere can suddenly be changed! With a festive mood. a packed temple celebrated Diwali at New Remuna Dhama, ISKCON Toronto, this past Sunday. During the four Sundays of Kartik, …
Deity Darshan: Sunday, October 26, 2008
Devotees Gather to Chant for Jayapataka Swami
Yesterday evening, devotees gathered at ISKCON Toronto, New Remuna Dhama, to have a reflective night of chanting and kirtan as we joined devotees around the world who continue to pray for the health and recovery of HH Jayapataka Swami. Over 50 devotees gathered at the temple and the evening began with everyone sitting in front of Srila Prabhupada and chanting …
An Evening of Prayer for Jayapataka Swami
As many devotees may already know, HH Jayapataka Swami, one of ISKCON’s most senior devotees, was rushed to the hospital in Mumbai, India yesterday evening (North American time) after falling unconscious during the early morning hours. It has been determined that he had suffered two brain hemorrhages (internal bleeding). There will be a program this evening at ISKCON Toronto to …
Appearance of Radha Kunda Celebrations Tonight!
An open invitation goes out to all from Toronto’s Hare Krsna temple to join festivities this evening as we celebrate the Appearance of Radha Kunda. Festivities will begin at 6:00pm, continue through to 8:30pm and will feature kirtan, class and wonderful prasadam! The lake known as Radha Kunda is very dear to Lord Krsna because it is very dear to …